Apply to Honors

Students may submit applications to the Honors College at any time throughout the year. Most late applications with all supporting documents will be considered automatically for the following semester. Students are encouraged to apply early to take advantage of advanced registration privileges each fall and spring semester.

Important Deadlines

Applications for fall admittance are due by May 31st

Applications for spring admittance are due by November 30th

Incoming Freshman

To apply for admission to the Honors College, incoming freshmen students must submit the following:

Two recommendation letters from your high school teachers with current knowledge of your academic performance and motivation. (You are more than welcome to send in additional letters from others but the above two are mandatory.)

Your 500-1000 word essay describing an incident, person, or book which has had an important influence on your life. See example: Essay format for Application

Current SHSU or Transfer Students

Your official transcript(s) from each college/university where you have received college credit.

Two recommendation letters from two of your college professors (from the most recent college you attended) with current knowledge of your academic performance and motivation. (You are more than welcome to send in additional letters from others but the above two are mandatory.)

Your 500-1000 word essay describing an incident, person, or book which has had an important influence on your life. See example: Essay format for Application